Apple Notebook Batteries

Short Stuff
Presented by Kane Summers
on March 10, 2009


All Apple Notebook computers use Lithium-ion Batteries and while they are very durable, they do require a certain amout of care to make them last longer. Eventually, after two or three years, they will need to be replaced. On the models before year 2009 this can be done by the user. On models year 2009 or greater, they must be replaced by a Mac Authorized Service Depot.

Here is a list of Web sites with Battery Information.

Lithium-ion Batteries -- Information from Apple on the batteries in your Notebook computer.  http://www.apple.com/batteries/

Maximize the battery charge life and lifespan of your Notebook battery.
http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

A battery update for certain Apple Notebook computers.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3421

Apple Portables: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1411

Calibrating a MacBook or MacBook Pro battery - Mac OS X 10.5
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.5/en/9036.html

Calibrating a MacBook or MacBook Pro battery - Mac OS X 10.4
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.4/en/mh2339.html

Battery Replacement
http://www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html

Purchasing a Rechargeable Battery - 13-inch MacBook (White)
http://store.apple.com/ca/product/MA561LL/A

If your warranty or Apple Care time are past then this is another place you can purchase a battery from.
http://www.battdepot.ca/

Battery Health Monitor Application (Freeware)
http://www.sonoragraphics.com/batteryhealth.html